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LuckySe7enXSergeant
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Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/07/2017
Just curious to see what everyone here uses for measuring their neck thickness.
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ZiaHunterX50 MONTHS
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/07/2017
Using a Sinclair with the Starrett tube micrometer.
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PatMilesXCorporal
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/08/2017
Mitutoyo tube micrometer.
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shoot4fun
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/08/2017
Tube micrometer is the only way to get an accurate number.
I found some micrometer holders for cheap at either Bullets.com or Grizzly and they will make life a lot easier when your taking those measurements.
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padom
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/08/2017
Tube Micrometer
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jkonzalXGunny Sergeant
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/09/2017
What PatMiles said!!
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LuckySe7enXSergeant
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/09/2017
I've been looking around Amazon, do you guys have any ideas on ones to look into and stay away from? It looks like the price can really climb pretty steeply on these...
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ZiaHunterX50 MONTHS
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/09/2017 Last edited 01/09/2017 by ZiaHunter
Can't go wrong with either Starrett or Mitutoyo. Buy once cry once.
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NukeMMC
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/10/2017 Last edited 01/10/2017 by NukeMMC
I bought a Mitutoyo 115-314 ball-anvil tube mic on ebay for $40 shipped. Verified accuracy against shim stock mic'd with Scherr-Tumico.
Just ensure the anvil will fit inside all necks you intend to measure.
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damoncaliXFirst Sergeant
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Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/11/2017
I use a Mitutoyo tube mic. Honestly though, you can get pretty close with (good) calipers if you're just trying to set up your turning tool. At least you can if they have precise, thin ground points on the caliper. Some of the cheaper calipers look more like monkey wrenches. Then confirm the total neck outer diameter with a loaded round. It's a little dicey, but it works if you're not in the market for a proper tube mic.
Rating: 3.0/5 this site
129 posts this site
Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/07/2017
Just curious to see what everyone here uses for measuring their neck thickness.
Rate now:
ZiaHunterX50 MONTHS
Premium Member
Gunny Sergeant
Rating: 3.3/5 this site
876 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/07/2017
Using a Sinclair with the Starrett tube micrometer.
Rate now:
PatMilesXCorporal
Rating: 3.0/5 this site
64 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/08/2017
Mitutoyo tube micrometer.
Rate now:
shoot4fun
XFirst Sergeant
Rating: 3.3/5 this site
4603 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/08/2017
Tube micrometer is the only way to get an accurate number.
I found some micrometer holders for cheap at either Bullets.com or Grizzly and they will make life a lot easier when your taking those measurements.
Rate now:
padom
XFirst Sergeant
Rating: 3.8/5 this site
3050 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/08/2017
Tube Micrometer
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jkonzalXGunny Sergeant
Rating: 3.3/5 this site
507 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/09/2017
What PatMiles said!!
Rate now:
LuckySe7enXSergeant
Rating: 3.0/5 this site
129 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/09/2017
I've been looking around Amazon, do you guys have any ideas on ones to look into and stay away from? It looks like the price can really climb pretty steeply on these...
Rate now:
ZiaHunterX50 MONTHS
Premium Member
Gunny Sergeant
Rating: 3.3/5 this site
876 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/09/2017 Last edited 01/09/2017 by ZiaHunter
Can't go wrong with either Starrett or Mitutoyo. Buy once cry once.
Rate now:
NukeMMC
X95 MONTHS
Premium Member
Gunny Sergeant
Rating: 3.1/5 this site
663 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/10/2017 Last edited 01/10/2017 by NukeMMC
I bought a Mitutoyo 115-314 ball-anvil tube mic on ebay for $40 shipped. Verified accuracy against shim stock mic'd with Scherr-Tumico.
Just ensure the anvil will fit inside all necks you intend to measure.
Rate now:
damoncaliXFirst Sergeant
Rating: 3.4/5 this site
1573 posts this site
Re: Tools for Measuring Neck Thickness
01/11/2017
I use a Mitutoyo tube mic. Honestly though, you can get pretty close with (good) calipers if you're just trying to set up your turning tool. At least you can if they have precise, thin ground points on the caliper. Some of the cheaper calipers look more like monkey wrenches. Then confirm the total neck outer diameter with a loaded round. It's a little dicey, but it works if you're not in the market for a proper tube mic.
